Burgers are badass creations – and they know it. They love the swoon of hot cheese. They love crowns, any kind of crown – crisp lettuce, bacon, fried egg, you name it. And while they are swell enough on their own (after all, a well-dressed burger is a meal in itself), they’re rarely without their adoring arm candy, as in fries and slaw.

There are many great burgers in Palm Beach County, but we do have our favorites. Here are Food & Dining Editor Liz Balmaseda’s 15 favorite burgers in the county: